Ramanathapuram

Coordinates: 9°21′50″N 78°50′22″E / 9.363900°N 78.839500°E / 9.363900; 78.839500
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Ramanathapuram
Muguvai
Ramnad (shortened)
City Municipal Corporation
UTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code04567
Vehicle registrationTN-65
Websitehttp://ramanathapuram.nic.in

Ramanathapuram (pronunciation

state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Ramanathapuram district
and the second largest town (by population) in Ramanathapuram district.

History

The temple of Mugavai, South India (1858)[2]
See also: Ramnad estate

The town is at times referred as Mukhavai (Mugavai) Nagaram, that is, Entrance town.

Rama's Bridge which was believed to have been constructed by Rama. The chieftains of Ramnad were entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the bridge, hence the appellation.[citation needed
]

Historically, for a short period, this area had been under the

Rajendra Chola I brought it under his territory in 1063 CE.[citation needed
]

In the late 12th and early 13th centuries, this province was ruled by Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim shaheed of

Pandyan Empire.[citation needed
]

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the traditional chieftain of the region who belonged to the

king of Tanjore claimed the northern part of the Ramnad kingdom (the Aranthangi region) up to the river Pambar in return for his services during the civil war in Ramnad. A vassal of Ramnad who was amongst the victors in the civil war took over the westerly located Sivaganga region, thereby leaving only three-fifths of the kingdom actually in the hands of the king of Ramnad. At the beginning of the 18th century, family disputes over succession resulted in the division of Ramanathapuram. With the help of the King of Thanjavur in 1730, one of the chieftains deposed the Sethupathi and became the Raja of Sivaganga.[citation needed
]

In 1741 the area came under the control of the Marathas and then under the Nizam in 1744. Dissatisfied with the

Carnatic Wars
.

In 1795, the British deposed Muthuramalinga Sethupathi and took control of the administration of Ramanathapuram. After the death of the Queen

Tippu Sultan
, the British took control and imprisoned the Nawab. In 1892 the Zamindari system was abolished and a British collector was appointed for administration.

In 1910, Ramanathapuram was formed from portions of Madurai and Tirunelveli districts, with J.F. Bryant as the first collector. During the British period this district was called "Ramnad"; the name continued after independence. Later the district was renamed as Ramanathapuram to be in conformity with the Tamil name for this region."Ramnad" is also known as "Mugavai"(face) since it acts as the entry point for River "Vaigai".[citation needed]

Demographics

Religious census
Religion Percent(%)
Hindu
 
 76.39%
Muslim
 
 19.77%
Christian
 
 3.08%
Sikh
 
 0.01%
Other
 
 0.79%
No religion
 
 0.01%

According to 2011 census, Ramanathapuram had a population of 61,440 with a sex-ratio of 988 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[4] A total of 6,370 were under the age of six, constituting 3,245 males and 3,125 females. The average literacy of the town was 83.42%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[4] The town had a total of 14716 households. There were a total of 20,375 workers, comprising 115 cultivators, 178 main agricultural labourers, 262 in house hold industries, 18,773 other workers, 1,047 marginal workers, 20 marginal cultivators, 30 marginal agricultural labourers, 41 marginal workers in household industries and 956 other marginal workers.[5]

Among Hindus

Muslim,Paraiyar
in Ramanathapuram District.

As per the religious census of 2011, Ramanathapuram had 76.39% Hindus, 19.77% Muslims, 3.08% Christians, 0.01% Sikhs, 0.7% following other religions and 0.01% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.[6]

Civic administration

Ramanathapuram is a municipality. After shifting the district headquarters' offices from Madurai to Ramanathapuram, the town is growing. The gauge conversion of the railway from Madurai to Rameswaram and from Tiruchi to Rameswaram connects the town to all major Indian cities. Ramanathapuram district was a larger district in Tamil Nadu, and later some of its portions were removed to create Sivaganga district.

The river Vaigai enters the Big Tank (periya kanmaai) and the water is collected for the purpose of agriculture. It is claimed that the river water does not reach the sea, portraying the size of the catchment area. The town has many ponds catering to the needs of the populace. It is a good sign to have few engineering colleges like Anna University, UCER-Ramnad campus, Syed Ammal Engineering College and Mohamed Sathak Engineering College.

Former Indian president

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
attended Schwartz Higher Secondary School, Ramanathapuram.

Government

It is a part of

Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)
.

Geography

Ramanathapuram is located at 9°23′N 78°50′E / 9.38°N 78.83°E / 9.38; 78.83.[7] It has an average elevation of 2 metres (6 feet). The nearest towns include

Rameshwaram, Mudukulathur, Kilakarai and Manamadurai
.

Transport

The town is located in south east Tamil Nadu and connected by NH 49 (also called as AH 43) to Madurai from Rameswaram.

Karaikudi Junction
.

The nearest international airport is Madurai Airport, about 125 km and domestic airport is Tuticorin Airport about 140 km. The Nearest Naval Station is located in Uchipuli In the name of INS Parundu.

Notable people

Tourism

Palace of Ramanathapuram

Tourists visit Ramnad to see the Raja Palace,[8] still occupied by the former Sethupaty Raja and his family.[citation needed]

The royal family sends the elephant for Santhanakoodu procession in Erwadi during the annual Santhanakoodu Festival.

Ramanathapuram is close to Rameswaram, Devipattinam, Thiruppullani, and Uthirakosamangai which are very important ancient pilgrimage centres.

Uchipuli, an Indian naval air station with near by Ariyamaan Beach is one among the popular beaches in Uchipuli.

Periyapattinam, Athiyuthu, Panaikulam, Alagankulam, Puduvalasai, Chittarkottai, Valoor beaches are other popular in Ramnad region.

And there is also memorial for former President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is also located at Peikarumbu near Ramanathapuram.

References

  1. ^ Thanaraj, M. S. (29 March 2024). "Ramnad 'mundu' chilli to spice up the global market". The New Indian Express. Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  2. ^ "The temple of Ramnad, South India". Wesleyan Juvenile Offering. XV: 84. August 1858. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  3. ISBN 9781135789961
    .
  4. ^ a b "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Ramanathapuram". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu" (XLS). Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Ramanathapuram, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  8. ^ "Ramanathapuram palace - near Rameshwaram". 16 April 2016.
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